Pregnancy After Breast Cancer

Pregnancy After Breast Cancer

Pregnancy After Breast Cancer by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. Pregnancy after breast cancer is not necessarily linked to recurrence of the breast cancer.  This was discussed at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.  In a paper presented by Dr....
The Top Killer In Breast Cancer

The Top Killer In Breast Cancer

The Top Killer In Breast Cancer by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. Women and their 40s and 50s are experiencing heart failure and other heart complications after treatment with chemotherapy, and radiation.  This was presented at the 13th Annual Conference of The...
What to Look For in a Cancer Surgeon

What to Look For in a Cancer Surgeon

What to Look For In a Cancer Surgeon by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. An editorial, by Dr. Markman, printed in Clinical Oncology, discussed “Complex Cancer Surgery: A Complex Conversation” in 2016.  A cancer patient should be aware, if possible, of the quality...
Opioid Use Among Cancer Survivors

Opioid Use Among Cancer Survivors

Opioid Use Among Cancer Survivors by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. 8,601 adults with at least 5 years after a cancer diagnosis were matched with 8,601 individuals without a prior cancer diagnosis. These “matched pairs” in an article from the University of Toronto, published in...